Hose Reels (79 items found)

A garden hose is an essential item for efficient garden and lawn care. However, hoses that aren't neatly stored not only look unsightly, but they can create a tripping hazard for anyone using your garden. Our selection of hose reels offers a simple way to store your watering hose neatly and safely when it’s not in use, with a variety of models to suit any yard.

What to Look for in Garden Hose Reels

A garden hose reel might seem a straightforward thing to use with a water hose around your yard, but there are a few things to bear in mind when choosing which kind of hose cart to buy, including the type of hose reel, how it is mounted, its size and more.

Hand Crank and Retractable Hose Reels

A retractable hose reel allows hands-free rewinding at the flip of a lever, greatly increasing convenience. The mechanism is usually based on a spring action. Then, regular hand-cranked water hose reels are less expensive than auto-retractable models.

For a more classic model, a standard hose hanger without any type of built-in mechanism requires manually winding the length of the hose around the hanger.

Hose Reel Mount Type

Do you need to keep your garden hose reel cart in one place, or does your yard demand it can move around for greater versatility? A wheeled hose reel is more maneuverable but may also take up more space due to its size. Some fixed options are more compact, like an in-ground free-standing hose reel and mounted hose reels.

A hideaway hose reel is yet another option, offering versatility in design for your yard. These aren’t fixed to the ground or wall, but they don’t have wheels either. Instead, they blend in with your patio furniture, appearing like a small storage bench. Yet another benefit of a hideaway hose reel is that the covered design can help protect hoses from weather damage by keeping them out of rain, frost and direct sunlight.

Hose Holder Size

It's important to choose the right size water hose holder for your yard. Too short, and you won't be able to reach the furthest corners of where you need to water. But bigger isn't always better! The longer the hose, the heavier the holder, and the more difficult it is to carry if it doesn’t have wheels. Our hose reels range up to a couple of hundred feet, helping you to perfectly balance size and portability. And when you’re looking for even more length, our garden hose connectors are up to the task!

Garden Hose Reel Materials

Hose reels are available in three main materials:

• Plastic hose holders are lightweight, easy to carry and inexpensive. Regular plastic isn't the most durable material, and this type of water hose reel is best stored undercover, especially in winter.
• Resin hose holders tend to be more expensive than plastic options but are tougher while remaining relatively lightweight.
• Metal hose reels are the sturdiest type and are built to last, but they may be heavier and more costly.

Find the Right Garden Hose Holder at Ace

With garden hose reels from leading brands like Suncast, Yard Butler, Liberty Garden and more, Ace has the practical and stylish additions your yard needs. If you need any help finding the right hose reel for your storage and watering efforts, visit one of our garden experts at your neighborhood Ace Hardware store. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer any questions you have about garden tools and irrigation accessories.